Key Lime Pie
Key Lime Pie is a classic American dessert featuring a tangy and creamy lime custard filling in a crisp graham cracker crust, perfect for a refreshing treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup fresh Key lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- Whipped cream, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press mixture evenly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate.
- Bake crust for 8 minutes, then remove from oven and let cool slightly.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together egg yolks, sweetened condensed milk, Key lime juice, and lime zest until smooth and well combined.
- Pour the filling into the baked crust.
- Bake the pie for 10-12 minutes, or until filling is set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
- Remove from oven and let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours or until chilled.
- Serve chilled, topped with whipped cream if desired.
Notes
For extra zest, garnish with thin lime slices or a sprinkle of lime zest on top before serving.
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